At the Providence Stroke Center, we care for more stroke patients than any other hospital system in Oregon – but it’s the quality of our care that really counts. We deliver the highest level of care for the most complex stroke patients. We also work collaboratively with hospitals throughout Oregon and southern Washington through our Telestroke Network, enabling local providers to... Read More

Braidon Freeman is a neurosurgery physician assistant in Portland, Oregon with over 20 years of experience. He believes in individualized, patient-centered care built on trust and clear communication. By tailoring care to each patient's unique needs, he ensures every individual receives thoughtful, personalized attention.

LaWanda L. Dimmler is a board-certified physician assistant in Portland, OR specializing in general surgery. She has always been passionate about health and feels it is a great privilege and responsibility to care for people when they are ill.

Tanya M. Scheibe-Mirek is a certified acute care nurse practitioner specializing in neurology and vascular neurology in Portland, OR. Tanya is dedicated to providing innovative medical services in a caring and professional atmosphere.

Dr. John F. Zurasky is a board-certified neurologist and neurointensivist in Portland, OR. Dr. Zurasky is dedicated to providing innovative medical services in a caring and professional atmosphere.

Dr. Kyle E. Smoot is a board-certified neurologist specializing in multiple sclerosis in Portland, OR. Dr. Smoot has established a new patient program series at the Multiple Sclerosis Center. He also continues to play an active role in multiple clinical research trials.

Farzaneh Khezri is a board-certified physician specializing in neurology in Portland, OR. Her main focus is on headache and facial pain treatment as well as general neurology. She also performs Botox injection and cranial nerve block for different types of headaches.

Ghazaleh Jafari, M.D., is a board certified neurologist in Portland, OR. She treats general neurology patients with a focus on neuromuscular disorders. She joined Providence after completing a neuromuscular/electrophysiology fellowship at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Jafari speaks English and Farsi and is conversational in Spanish.

H. Alexander Krob is a board-certified neurologist in Portland, OR. His subspecialities include electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies, neuromsucular ultrasound and headache and facial pain disorders.

Dr. Kirk L. Weller is a board-certified neurologist in Portland, OR. In his practice, Dr. Weller cares for patients in the way he would want to be cared for - by respecting each patient's unique abilities, glories and struggles. He is committed to focused practice in patient communication, and to providing innovative medical services in a caring and professional atmosphere.

Dr. Joanna E. O'Leary is a board-certified neurologist in Portland, OR. She is also the co-medical director of the Providence Movement Disorders Center. Her practice focuses on movement disorders and general neurology. Dr. O'Leary became a neurologist to work with patients who have challenging diseases. She also enjoys working with a large number of general neurology patients.

Ho-Yann Jong is a board-certified neurologist in Portland, OR. Dr. Jong believes his most important role as a provider is to guide patients and families to a diagnosis and help them see different aspects of management plans that best suit their needs.

Dr. Biggya L. Sapkota is a physician specializing in neurology in Portland, OR. He is board-certified in both neurology and vascular neurology and graduated from Sher E Bangla Medical in 2003.

Dr. Andrew D. Rontal is a board-certified neurologist in Portland, OR. He received his residency training in neurology at Oregon Health and Science University as well as specialized fellowship training in vascular/stroke neurology. His time is divided equally as a general neurologist and as a stroke specialist.

At the Providence Stroke Center, we care for more stroke patients than any other hospital system in Oregon – but it’s the quality of our care that really counts. We deliver the highest level of care for the most complex stroke patients. We also work collaboratively with hospitals throughout Oregon and southern Washington through our Telestroke Network, enabling local providers to... Read More